Clearfield County

ARTICLES ABOUT CLEARFIELD COUNTY BY DATE - PAGE 2

Chauncey P. Saupp, 92, of Catasauqua, died Aug. 31 in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall Township. He was the husband of the late Delta (Wynn) Saupp. He was a district engineer for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 1, in a seven-county area of western Pennsylvania. Previously, he was a bridge design engineer for PennDOT in Montoursville, Lycoming County, and an employee of Bradford Coal Co., Clearfield County. Born in Houtzdale, Clearfield County, he was a son of the late James G. and Mary A. (Dillon)

George H. McClellan, 85, of Breinigsville, formerly of Chestnut Hill, Pa., died Tuesday, Dec. 25, in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the husband of Josephine R. (Shields) McClellan, who died in September. He was a welder for General Refactories, Blue Ball, Pa. Previously, he worked for River Hill Coal Co. and Elliot Coal Co., both of Osceola Mills, Clearfield County. Born in Phillipsburg, Pa., he was a son of the late Gurnee and Susann (Kelley) McClellan. He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Philipsburg, Pa. He was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men-Mohician Tribe 1. Survivors: Son, Robert L. of Breinigsville; sisters, Mary Snyder, Betty Bell and Lena, all of Philipsburg, Pa., Frances Orwick of Morrisdale, Clearfield County; brothers, Nathan of West Decatur, Clearfield County, Jack of Munson, Clearfield County; half sisters, Trissie Shultz of Philipsburg, Pa., Sarah Simcox of South Philipsburg, Centre County, Mary Scott of Lewisburg, Union County; half brothers, Wilbur E. Gilham of Philipsburg, Pa., Ray E. Gilham of State College, Centre County, Robert K. Gilham of South Philipsburg, Clarence Yingling of Harrisburg; a grandson, two great-grandsons.

Tammy Louise Unger, 36, of Lehighton, was pronounced dead Monday, Dec. 3, at the scene of a two-car accident on Route 248, Lehigh Township, Northampton County. She was the wife of John S. Unger. They would have been married for two years on Dec. 19. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of George Schlacter of Slatington and Diane (Deiter) Schlacter Balikian of Catasauqua, and a stepdaughter of George Balikian of Catasauqua. Survivors: Husband; parents; stepfather; daughters, ShanDel and Hope, and a son, James, all at home; brothers, Mark of Houtzdale, Clearfield County, Matthew and George, both of Catasauqua.

Robert A. McBride, 80, of Allentown, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, and Emmaus, died Friday, Sept. 14, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the owner of Bob & Denny's Tavern, West Decatur, Clearfield County, for 20 years. Previously, he was manager of the Sons of Italy Cafe, Youngstown. Born in Clearfield, Clearfield County, he was a son of the late Patrick G. and Catherine A. (Steinkirchner) McBride. He was a Catholic. Survivors: Daughters, Ruth A. Deturk of Emmaus, Denise DeLisle of Curwensville, Clearfield County; sister, Maxine Leigey of Clearfield; four grandsons.

Joseph D. Miholics, 69, of Hyde, Clearfield County, died Saturday, Feb. 3, in Clearfield Hospital. He was the husband of Lilian (Pedersen) Miholics. He worked for McCrory's Variety Store, Clearfield, before retiring. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Paul and Mary (Balasko) Miholics. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: Wife; sons, Stephen of Coopersburg, Michael of Hyde, Joseph in Florida; four grandchildren. Services: Private. Arrangements, Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Clearfield.

Paula Jo Komonczi and John David Halulko exchanged wedding vows June 3 in First Baptist Church, Curwensville, Clearfield County. Jennifer Holt was matron of honor. Steve Adam; Brian Halulko, the bridegroom's brother; and Danny Celinski, the bride's son, attended the bridegroom. The bride, a daughter of Charles and Jean Komonczi of Curwensville, is a graduate of Curwensville High School and Du Bois Business College. She is employed at The Children's Place at the Exton Valley Mall.

Pauline R. Cole, 81, of 729 Spring St., Bethlehem, formerly of Connecticut, died Saturday, Dec. 16, in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of Stuart V. Cole. They were married 53 years in June. Born in Coalport, Clearfield County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Sarah J. (Osborne) Morrow. Survivors: Husband; son, Stuart T. of Ashfield; daughter, Denise L., with whom she resided; a grandson. Services: Private. No calling hours. Arrangements, Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.

Allen L.R. Waltz, 94, of Blakeslee, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, in his home. He was the husband of the late Edna M. (Wildrick) Waltz. He owned and operated Pocono Radio and TV Service, Blakeslee, for 72 years before retiring in 1995. Born in Grampian, Clearfield County, he was a son of the late Walter E. and Ella M. (Shafer) Waltz. He was a member and former trustee of Blakeslee United Methodist Church. Survivors: Sons, Jack A. of Bethlehem, W. James, Rodney E., W. Ronald and Dennis E., all of Blakeslee; daughters, Marion E. Straub of Weissport, June L.R. Kerrick of Blakeslee; sister, Eleanor Singer in Florida; 27 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Margaret Ponick, 90, of 70 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, died Sunday, Jan. 16, in Christ the King Manor, Du Bois, Clearfield County. She was the wife of the late John Ponick. Born in Plymouth, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of Michael and Veronica (Nevotny) Wargo. She was a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Brother, Edward of Du Bois. She was predeceased by a daughter, Mary. Services: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem; Mass at 10 a.m. in the church.